I got high tea during their Christmas season, so the menu had some holiday touches with the food…read more I'll give a review of each dish below for any foodies. Atmosphere and service was good, very attentive and a good view. I also received some Manuka honey as an additional gift. Food review French earl grey tea: Very fragrant, light, and smooth with such a nice aroma. I highly recommend. Cured kingfish in puri: It was alright, not a lot of flavor but I could taste the coconut. Puri was not crisp but slightly chewy and the kingfish had a mild flavor. Prawn toast: One of the best savoury dishes, both buttery and savoury with a delicious touch of sour with the lime pearls that wasn't too overwhelming. Parmesan shortbread: A little dry, the ricotta did not balance the dryness of the toast enough but the pickled onions cut through the grease well. Wagyu sausage roll: Not a hit, the roll was dry and oily. The black garlic purée was nice but I did not like the flavor of the roll as a whole, I tasted a sour undercurrent that was not a good fit. Hoisin smoked chicken sandwich: Nothing spectacular, I could not taste much hoisin flavor and there's was a little too much sesame that it got everywhere as you ate. Christmas ham brioche roll: I was not that wowed, the roll was mediocre and no flavors stood out. The bread reminded me of something I could get at any Asian bakery. Scone: The scone itself was good but the whipped honey butter was too heavy with the dense scone, would have preferred clotted cream or more whip so that it was lighter. Christmas tree: The wafer was too sweet and made the whole dessert overly sweet since the mousse itself was already on the sweet side. Orange almond cupcake: it was alright, not dry and a refreshing fruit flavor. Too much cream though the bee was cute. Mango mousse: Beautiful presentation, mousse was light and I liked the sesame wafer. Cheesecake: My favourite as I liked the shape and the jelly was an interesting addition. Ice cream bon bon: very fun with the smoke Champagne: they offer a non-alcoholic version, which I opted for. Very delicious and bubbly.

Super nautical theme (in a good way) overlooking the water from the Hilton. We had the fish…read moresliders with fries and they were excellent. The staff was also very friendly and accommodating.

This is probably one of the best bars in the viaduct right now. There is a small outdoor seating…read morearea and a narrow entrance, which opens up into the main bar area, with a large u-shaped bar in the centre and seating all around. Behind that you'll find a big dance floor with a speaker-stack DJ booth in the corner. The drinks at Goldfinch are yum. The tunes are great, the crowd is older and sophisticated. It's a fun place to be on a Friday/Saturday night. Look out for the big neon sign on what looks like a cage next to Snapdragon.

I'll preface this by saying I don't remember everrrryyything about this night, (it was a biggie),…read morebut I remember the important things. I think... Goldfinch is right beside Snapdragon (another of my faves) in the Viaduct. It's much smaller, which is great for a night of dancing with a group of mates - and that is exactly what we did. The music was awesome, the drinks were yum, and the service was really helpful when we wanted to try out some new flavour combos. There are cool little booths that you can fill with friends and people watch till the wee small hours. That's another good thing about Goldfinch - it stays open super late. And it doesn't get awkward and quiet, it cranks. It's also not pretentious. Plonked smack bam in the middle of a great strip of bars and restaurants, Goldfinch is the perfect place to end the night on a high. ...Or at least that's what I remember..

FUN FACT: This adorable wine bar used to be the local butchery…read more Now it's owned by a charismatic local who doesn't mind a yarn and if you're lucky will even play you a tune on the piano! Man of many talents. We came here recently for Book Club and sat on their long table outside. It was chilly but they have heaters and wind down awnings so it was bearable. Considering it was only a Tuesday, it was pretty busy. Obviously Grey Lynn locals don't mind a drink and to be honest, I don't blame them. If I had a cool wine bar down the road I'd be doing exactly the same. The wine list here isn't huge but it does features some interesting options, including a number of European reds. We settled on an Italian red that was full bodied and only $9 - absolute steal! They also have a short menu featuring easy to share crowd pleasers. Think sliders, cheese & charcuterie platters and the like. All in all a great spot for an after-work drink tipple - fun & friendly atmosphere without the rowdy drunks.

For whatever reason, this place has chosen to occupy the premises of what was once a local…read moreinstitution, rename themselves and run an entirely different sort of business, but confusingly and inexplicably allow for the previous business' signage to remain stationed above the store front. So it is with Frieda Margolis and their quizzical "West Lynn Organic Meats" sign. Luckily for Frieda, they do a good job, and once you've been there for a drink once, you'll likely want to return. Great selection of craft beers from Wellington and a charming little eats menu. Four stars.

Lovely for the most part, we had a reservation but arrived at 6pm Friday to largely empty…read morerestaurant. I must say the Diamond Clam entree was "Off the charts" incredible! This is a must have dish! We also were fans of the Saltimbocca and Carpaccio that came with prosciutto. The pizza was decent but not a "have again". The most curious of dishes was the Linguine with Scampi. The scampi served in shell and halved were deliciously sweet. Unfortunately the scampi pasta appeared to be prepared earlier and just warmed for serving. The linguini was crispy, hard, dry.

Excellent food in this classic Auckland restaurant…read more Vegetable spaghettini was delicious with charred asparagus, brocollini and olives. Creamy portobello fettuccine mmm. Delicious raspberry and vanilla creamer brûlée. Rich decadent sour cherry chocolate dessert. Great people watching, classy friendly service and a good wine list.

Fantastic place, went here several times for morning coffees and a breakfast. Great vibe and great…read morecoffee with great staff. There are inside and outside seating a with great menu with varies coffee and baked good plus breakfast. Love my avocado bread and of course cappuccino. Just perfect for the morning. Staff are friendly and nice. The place is not that big but well layout with plenty of seating in different style from bar seating to couch setting, to table to window seating and outside. The decor is mixed of everything you can imagine a with plans which work well. Love it.

Busy busy shop early in the morning. Remedy is retro vibes all over and great brekkie vibe. They…read morehave a decent menu with pastries and sandwiches on display for a quick grab. I ordered a sourdough toast, two fried eggs, and smoked salmon on the side. The eggs were high quality with a rich yolk. The toast was lightly crunchy on the crust and fluffy in the middle. The savory salmon made the eggs even much more enjoyable paired nicely with a flat white. Despite the busyness, all the staff worked efficiently serving all the customers in a timely manner. I enjoyed my quick fuel stop after the gym and will be back again.

A great little cafe nestled on the shore in front of the yachts at Westhaven Marina, I've always…read morebeen a fan of Bill Fish. I'm down there at least once a week with my dragonboat team training, and am always greeted with a smile when I grab my (excellent) coffee. The food is pretty awesome too, fresh fresh fish and a great breakfast menu to enjoy while the sun rises over the gently swaying masts, it's a great place to spend a morning. Nice and quiet too, away from any other bars and restaurants, good little secret here

The Billfish Cafe has a lot going for it. It has a unique location, at Pier Z in Westhaven, the…read moremarina's busiest pier. There is plenty of parking and and unsurpassed view of the marina/Auckland harbour. The decor is nice, the food tasty and the ambience is good. I do balk a little at the prices however, at around $35 for a lunch main you might be surprised at the bill that arrives at the end of that relaxing midday repas. The service is also quite patchy, I've had to wait up to 15 minutes for a (good) takeaway coffee when they were not busy at all. If they upped there game and dropped their prices a little they could get 5 stars, but they're not short of a client or two.

Something about the vibe here, with high ceilings and lots of glass, shared long tables, and a…read moresuper modern deli vibe -- yet enough wood to feel at home. The spread of sweets, sandwiches, salads, and whatnot inside is IMPRESSIVE. The staff are great, the made to order dishes are ambitious. Had a chili scrambled eggs thing with rice noodles atop brioche, with kim chi... it did not quite deliver, but it was still very pretty, and tasty enough. Just... relied too much on the thick piece of bread to be imposing, so basically you have to really like carbs, at least for this particular dish!

Delicious. Was hard having to tell myself I can't eat here every day of my trip or also eat…read moreeverything on the menu in one sitting. I thought about doing both. I did the Turkish egg and the creamy mushrooms the two breakfasts came here. Both so good. Real mushrooms not dried. Yoghurt sauce was so good too. Only bummer is their plants need water and the plant mom in me wish I could have watered them lol

Very cute outdoor place. My first visit was for breakfast. Staff was very attentive & friendly…read more Would definitely go back.

Just landed in Auckland, sleep deprived, hungry, and too early to check into our hotel. Yelp to the…read morerescue. Thank you Yelp New Zealand Apparently there are many breakfast & brunch spots that are within walking distance from our hotel, we selected 'The Store.' Highly rated, and for good reason, casual dining with patio seating, great service and excellent food. Recommend: - Hotcakes with berries, oat crumb, and mascarpone - Grill - chorizo, bacon, tomato, potato hash, and pouched eggs - Free range eggs with cereal toast

First meal in Auckland! We were looking for places walking distance from our hotel. Came across…read moreFederal and Wolfe on our handy dandy Yelp app. I love how easy it is to find places here. You can find this delicious breakfast café on the corner of Federal Street and Wolfe street, just like the name! They have a variety of items on their menu. You order at the counter and then can grab a table. The Grub = Dukkah Eggs $19.50. This dish comes with sourdough toast loaded with bacon, poached egg, feta and dekkah spices. This was so delicious and so filling. I highly recommend ordering this item.

Great restaurant for comfort food, breakfast, lunch. Dining Al Fresco watching the Sky Tower jumps.read more